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Megan Hollister Murray
Education
Ph.D. Candidate, Biostatistics
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Current - 2017
- Advisor: Jeffrey D. Blume
- False Discovery rates, Machine Learning methods, and Second Generation p-values
- Expected graduation: Summer 2022
B.S., Mathematics
Baylor University
Waco,TX
2017 - 2013
- Honors Thesis: Multi-Parameter Functions in Chaotic Dynamical Systems
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Current - 2020
- Identifying determinants of racial disparities in lung cancer stage
- Contributed to the research findings and writing of a $1.25M multi-investigator federal grant
Research & Development Statistics Intern
Eli Lilly
N/A
2020
- In the Real World Analytics team under the direct supervision of Anthony Zagar.
- Extended the Frequentist Model Averaging technique to survival outcomes.
NIH TL1 Trainee
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
2020 - 2018
- An evaluation of machine learning and classical statistical methods for discovery in large-scale translational data.
- Compared machine learning methods and statistical inference methods for discovery in large-scale translational data.
Statistical Evidence in Data Science Lab
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
2019 - 2018
- “Large-Scale Inference” by Bradley Efron
- A small group of students and professors read through and discussed in detail the first 6 chapters of Efron’s book along with a selection of complimentary papers.
Teaching Experience
Probability & Statistical Inference
Vanderbilt Data Science Department
Nashville, TN
Current - 2019
- Head TA
- Masters course covers the fundamentals of probability theory and statistical inference.
Contemporary Statistical Inference
Vanderbilt Biostatistics Department
Nashville, TN
2021 - 2020
- TA and lectured
- Graduate course focuses on the goals of statistical tools for inference.
Selected Publications, Posters, and Talks
FDRestimation: Flexible False Discovery Rate Computation in R
F1000 Research
N/A
2021
- Authored with Jeffrey D. Blume.
- Published June 3, 2021. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.52999.1
Immunotherapy-Mediated Thyroid Dysfunction: Genetic Risk and Impact on Outcomes with PD-1 Blockade in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Clinical Cancer Research
N/A
2021
- J. Luo et al.
- Published August 11, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-21-0921
Factors Influencing Precision Medicine Knowledge and Attitudes
PLOS One Paper
N/A
2020
- R. Chakravarthy et al.
- Published November 11, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234833
False Discovery Rate Computation: Illustrations and Modifications
ENAR Conference Short Oral Presentation
N/A
2021
FDRestimation: Flexible False Discovery Rate Computation in R
Vanderbilt Biostatistics Seminar
N/A
2021
An evaluation of machine learning and classical statistical methods for discovery in large-scale translational data.
ENAR Conference Short Oral Presentation
Philadelphia, PA
2019
An evaluation of machine learning and classical statistical methods for discovery in large-scale translational data.
ACTS Conference Poster Presentation
Washington D.C.
2019
- Ranked in the top 25% of posters.
Awards and Scholarships
Exceptional Teaching Assistant Award
Vanderbilt Data Science Department
Nashville, TN
2021 - 2020
- Awarded to both a first year course and second year course teaching assistant to recognize exceptional support and dedication to peer education.
Distinguished Teaching Assistant
Vanderbilt Biostatistics Department
Nashville, TN
2020 - 2019
- Awarded each year based on student recommendations for a helpful and intelligent TA.